SOC 31-9094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Transcriptionists — Alaska
Alaska · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Alaska comes to $48,360 a year, ahead of the national median of $40,410 by 19.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Alaska comes to $48,360 a year, ahead of the national median of $40,410 by 19.7%. Pay ranges from under $33,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $54,660 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,140 to $53,870.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.25 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Alaska ranks number 4th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Anchorage records the highest median at $35,140. Of the 515 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 407th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,400 | −17.3% |
| 25th | $35,140 | −13.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,360 | +19.7% |
| 75th | $53,870 | +33.3% |
| 90th | $54,660 | +35.3% |
| Mean | $44,090 | +9.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alaska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $35,140 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,360 buys what $47,227 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,227US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,360 a year, 19.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,400 to $54,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Anchorage, at $35,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Alaska?
The median annual wage is $48,360, or $23.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,410, so pay in Alaska is 19.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alaska earns more than $54,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Anchorage, at $35,140 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Alaska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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